I know that in Portugal the weather is terrible, that no one can stand any more rain, etc so please don't get mad with me for saying that here it's super hot! I've been in the Gold Coast for the past few days, in r. and l.'s house. I've been having an amazing time. I feel home and very lucky. Their house has two floors and a little backyard with some chairs, a trampoline and a few palm trees. The living room is spacious and has two big windows facing the backyard. On the left side of the living room is the kitchen and right in front they have the dining room which is also where r. keeps her sowing stuff. I really like their kitchen and have been doing some nice refreshing meals there.

Rice noodles refreshing salad(for one)For the sauce:1 garlic clove, grated1/4 of a red chili, finely choppedJuice of half a lime1 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp soya sauceFor the salad:100gr rice noodles Vegetables and fresh herbs: I used finely sliced cucumber, sliced avocado, chopped spring onions, coriander and mint leavesToasted cashews or peanutsLime wedges to serveFirst cook the noodles according to the instructions on the pack (aprox. 2 minutes to use in salads). Make the sauce by stirring all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Drain the noodles and run some cold water over them. Add the vegetables, herbs and cashews or peanuts to the noodles and stir well. Season with the sauce to taste and serve with a lime wedge.